Community Calendar

As a continuation from a previous 2024 Windows in Time talk on Peter Britt’s glass negatives in the Southern Oregon Historical Society archives, Ben Truwe will focus on the trips Britt took to Crater Lake, Klamath County and California.

Medford resident Ben Truwe is a recovering printer and a former trustee of SOHS. He is the author of the Looking Back Jackson County history books and curator of the massive Southern Oregon History, Revised web site, spending decades tracking down, transcribing and annotating historical source documents from the 1850s to the 1950s and making them easily available online.

The monthly Windows in Time lunchtime lectures feature well-known writers and historians and bring alive the people, values, and events that shaped our southern Oregon heritage. Lectures are jointly sponsored by the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Library Services. Programs are presented in Medford (first Wednesdays, in-person and online) and again in Ashland (second Wednesdays, in-person). Registration is only required to attend the Zoom version of Medford's program. Recordings of Medford presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel

We have a wide assortment of food available. Bags with staple items are pre-filled, but we will gladly add any special requests if they are available. When you visit, there is always a simple lunch. On the last Wednesday of every month, we serve a pretty darned good hot meal with salad and a huge table filled with pies and desserts. We call it a community lunch. All are welcomed.

Once a month, read and discuss a banned book. Explore what caused these books to be banned, what being banned means, and how this impacts us as a society. We will talk about the who and the why, and if we agree or disagree. Stop by the Medford Reference desk to pick up a copy of the month's current title while supplies last!

December: Beartown by Fredrik Backman

January: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Three Books to Chill Your Bones by Alvin Schwarts

February: Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Come join us for cribbage. We are part of the American Cribbage Congress (ACC) and play 9 games of competitive cribbage every Wednesday night from September-May. $10 buy in, and we payout on the top scorecards.

We are a Zen practice community in the Diamond Sangha lineage founded by Robert Aitken Rōshi. We provide zazen(meditation) instruction, weekly zazen, practice talks, Dharma discussions and more.

Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
In-person and via Zoom
Calm Abiding Meditation
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.

“From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.”

From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche.

To attend Calm Abiding Meditation via Zoom, email the office at OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG to join the mailing list.

For the Holidays, come and experience the magic of our newest production, Hansel & Gretel, at Camelot! A Panto is a lively theatrical performance that combines comedy, music, dance, and audience interaction. It’s a family-friendly show for everyone filled with humor, catchy songs, and dazzling costumes. Not only is the production directed by Camelot Theatre Artistic Director Gwen Overland, but she has also written the original script based on the beloved children’s classic story in the innovative and entertaining format of Panto. What also sets it apart is the live music that accompanies the actors on stage.

With a talented band bringing the music to life, you’ll be immersed in the enchanting world of Hansel & Gretel like never before. Don’t miss this opportunity to laugh, sing along, and be entertained by our talented cast and musicians. Get your tickets now for a magical experience!

Join us in at the Remotion Tasting Room located in The Historic Orth House for libations and record listening. We have a collection of our own records to play on the turn table but we encourage you to bring your own!
We serve small batches of award winning wines, Arch Rock beer, Charcuterie Boards and Greek Plates.
Bring a record to share and receive $2 off a glass of wine or 20% off a bottle.

For the Holidays, come and experience the magic of our newest production, Hansel & Gretel, at Camelot! A Panto is a lively theatrical performance that combines comedy, music, dance, and audience interaction. It’s a family-friendly show for everyone filled with humor, catchy songs, and dazzling costumes. Not only is the production directed by Camelot Theatre Artistic Director Gwen Overland, but she has also written the original script based on the beloved children’s classic story in the innovative and entertaining format of Panto. What also sets it apart is the live music that accompanies the actors on stage.

With a talented band bringing the music to life, you’ll be immersed in the enchanting world of Hansel & Gretel like never before. Don’t miss this opportunity to laugh, sing along, and be entertained by our talented cast and musicians. Get your tickets now for a magical experience!

Starting May 3, the heart of downtown Ashland will be home to the Saturday Market, running every Saturday until October 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Oak St. This exclusive one block long market provides healthy options, fresh organic produce, artisan foods, and more every week for the locals and travelers passing through. We encourage everyone to join us in supporting local while cultivating community in Southern Oregon.

May 3rd -October 25th
Downtown on Oak St.
9:00a-1:00p